31 Rejection Stories, Shared On A Viral Twitter Thread, Hurt Deep
Why did they have to go through all of that?
Rejections will always hurt, especially when they come from someone we consider important in our lives. In our daily experiences, such emotional wounds are something we often feel.
In previous decades, rejection was primarily experienced within our dating pools and social circles. However, with advancements in technology and the rise of social media and dating apps, we are now more susceptible to these feelings than ever before.
Nowadays, rejection can manifest in the form of comments on social media, ghosting, being friend-zoned, and more. On top of these minor rejections, it can be paralyzing when your significant other suddenly leaves you, when friends ignore you, when you get fired, or when your family ostracizes you because of your life choices.
No matter what kind of rejection it is, one thing is certain: it hurts more than we thought it would.
Today, we will explore a Twitter thread that went viral. The tweet that started it all received over 4,000 retweets and 66,000 likes.
From family members to close friends and partners, the experiences shared truly hurt. You'll see a variety of stories, ranging from funny and angering to odd.
Different people have shared their stories of rejection. Let's take a look!
1. TV and movie scriptwriter Eden Dranger started the Twitter thread.
Eden_Eats2. When the mom was a good riddance.
Brooksbelle3. Rejected in the past, relieved in the present.
SueZieCue
4. Sometimes moms are killjoys.
buttyholly1
5. That's 14 rejections in one night.
BrezzyHayter
6. How rude.
dcamrealtor
7. It settled for something less.
ImproperOpinion
8. A politician's story.
HallJaneh227
9. Well, that was awkward.
clairewillett
10. A rude blind date.
Kampko
11. Maybe he was overqualified?
HombreVerde7
12. She's toying with his heart.
TheAddisfaction
13. Perhaps it's better this way.
starlightdream
14. He should've just waited.
IreneKostko
15. Racism is not cool.
linc0lnpark
16. This guy isn't worth it.
acripwithachip
17. Everyone feels bad for the girlfriend, even this person.
brittanygrabner
18. Goth girl being goth.
DaSpaZpope
19. What a scum.
20. That's harsh indeed!
21. Cheaters will always be pathetic. Period.
Clary_Catherine
22. That's tough.
MarissaFugate
23. Politics sometimes break people up.
woodra
24. Another scum of the earth.
daeandwrite
25. Wait, what?
K2togetherSSK
26. That guy better pay up!
pixelexiq1
27. Ouch.
SeamlesslyTango
28. Cheaters gonna cheat.
FistfulOfGrace
29. Makes us wonder if they're true friends.
JulieFannin4
30. Dating a customer is definitely a no-no.
sarahthemoose
31. What an a**!
Kakegurui_mash
Rejection has been proven by science.
Even research reveals that when people experience rejection, they often feel anxious, lonely, and jealous. What's more, we humans have a tendency to use rejections as a measure of self-worth, which intensifies these emotions.
Sometimes, the feeling of rejection can be self-inflicted. When we don't receive many likes on our beautiful photos or when we're not followed back on social media, we feel rejected when we shouldn't.
Regardless of how painful both minor and major rejections can be, they can still teach us valuable lessons. This emotion helps us build resilience.
You can apply the lessons you've learned. When faced with similar problems in the future, you can handle them more wisely.
When your self-esteem wavers, it's important to focus on what you can bring to the world instead of listing your shortcomings in your head. After a rejection, take a moment to reflect on yourself and concentrate on the valuable aspects you possess.
Rejection can undoubtedly be damaging. However, we can always control how this emotion affects us.
